Which of the following pairs of a selection test and what it measures is correctly matched?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Intelligence test – Ability to make decisions and judgments
Option (1) Intelligence test – Ability to make decisions and judgments — Correct. An intelligence test measures IQ. It is an indicator of learning ability and of the ability to make decisions and judgments.
Option (2) Aptitude test – Actual skills possessed by a person — Incorrect. The actual skills a person already has are measured by a trade test. An aptitude test measures the potential to learn.
Option (3) Personality test – Level of knowledge and proficiency in a profession — Incorrect. Knowledge and proficiency in a profession are measured by a trade test. A personality test gives clues to emotions, reactions and maturity.
Option (4) Interest test – Potential to acquire new skills — Incorrect. Potential to acquire new skills is measured by an aptitude test. An interest test shows the pattern of a person’s interests or involvement.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(a) Intelligence Tests: This is one of the important psychological tests used to measure the level of intelligence quotient of an individual. It is an indicator of a person’s learning ability or the ability to make decisions and judgments.” “(d) Trade Test: These tests measure the existing skills of the individual. …”
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